moor man Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Anyone here used G10 for knifemaking? Where is the best place to get knife making supplies? Is it easy to work with and what are the alternatives for a deer stalking knife?(non absorbant, hygenic etc.) thanks.MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 There was a thread recently on just this in the craft and diy sub-forum. Off the top of my head: Brisa.fi, The Good Stuff Shop, Northwest Knife Supplies, Jean Turner. G 10 is ok to work with, although pricey. Micarta is easy to work, albeit smelly. Delrin is ok. There is a synthetic ivory product around which it's good, but I can't bring the name to mind. Also consider a Kydex sheath rather than leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted December 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Thanks beaky, will have a look for thread ta. Which material of these is easiest to work/shape? Only made 2 knives both turned out ok and useable. ..1st was a Mora blade/yew handle with homemade decorative pins. Latest, carbon steel blade I've had for nearly 10yrs, salvaged rubber type handle off a cheap snapped ceramic kitchen knife. Made it into a handy neck knife incorporating the plastic sheath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 The ivory substitute is Elforyn. Haven't tried this one. If the others, my preference would be a micarta - this is layers of material such as paper or cloth or canvas, soaked in resin and pressed together while it sets - much like GRP. It is easy to work with hand or power tools, and gives an attractive and impervious finish. Just don't go too fast with power tools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 19, 2017 Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 (edited) Micarta is a great material and you can get lots of different colour schemes. WEAR DUST PROTECTION. Dymond Wood is also a useful material, Janz Supply in the USA had about 50 different patterns last time I looked. They also do a whole range of different handle materials, some very fancy stuff. Edited December 19, 2017 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moor man Posted December 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2017 Thanks guys looks like micarta is favourite then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchap Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 (edited) I use a synthetic material with a really long name, easy to work with, sands and polishes up a treat Edited December 29, 2017 by fatchap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 Why not just seal wood with an epoxy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatchap Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, Fatcatsplat said: Why not just seal wood with an epoxy? I have a sign in my workshop that says.....The blade makes the knife, The handle sells the knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted December 29, 2017 Report Share Posted December 29, 2017 True, but good wood is good wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Just finished up a blade (pictures on here) with orange G10 scales, it was easy enough to work with, creates lots of dust, but it finishes quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redogi73 Posted January 25, 2018 Report Share Posted January 25, 2018 On 12/29/2017 at 13:40, Fatcatsplat said: True, but good wood is good wood. Yes but has you get older............at least that's my excuse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbaz Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 I bought this Enzo trapper years ago then forgot about it!!, It has Micarta scales..... In brown!! I was going to start making knives years ago, Started buying the stuff I needed, Started getting my garage kitted out with tools then one of my sheds collapsed so all the stuff was jammed in to the garage Eventually I replaced the shed with a larger one, I filled the new shed and still couldn't get in the garage!! I had bought several lathes and a good sized Startrite bandsaw though! I gave most of the blades away, I think I have two left for when I do eventually start!! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted January 26, 2018 Report Share Posted January 26, 2018 (edited) Some useful material there and some nice looking blades...... no stitches in that thumb ...YET Take care and wrap those blades in thick tape when your working them. No good shutting door afterwards. Also remember to wear a dust mask as some of the dust even from natural wood, yew in particular, can be nasty. Yep, 'bout time you started to put some of that stuff to good use. Edited January 26, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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